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Integra InterFix CT Adapter (CTA) Intended for cranial fixation during CT scanning and treatment with the TomoTherapy Hi

FDA device recall Z-1187-2012 · posted 2012-03-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp
Reason for recall
Material used in the superior region of the InterFix CT Adapter (CTA) has a different density than that of the Treatment Table Couch Adapter (TTA). Resulting dosimetry can be affected if posterior fields are used. Integra estimates that a target dose decrease of 1.2% would result from a typical 360 degree TomoTherapy arc.
Action taken
Integra sent a Product Technical Bulletin dated January 23, 2012, to all affected consignees via FedEx, email or telephone conference calls. The revised Operator Manual was provided with a Technical Bulletin to all consignees that have been shipped this system. Consignees were asked to distribute the information in the bulletin to members of the Radiotherapy Planning Team within their institution. Customers were also asked to sign and return the enclosed Product Technical Bulletin Acknowledgement Form. For questions regarding this recall call 888-772-7378.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
33 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including DC, IN, FL, HI, LA, NY, MD, MI, OH,OR, WI, WY, Foreign: Great Britain, Italy, and France
Date initiated
2012-01-23
Date posted
2012-03-08
Date terminated
2012-10-01
Location
Plainsboro, NJ

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